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AN UNPRECEDENTED MASSACRE IN EASTERN SERBIA

Lord God my Savior, since you came to earth to seek and save the lost

do not hide Your commandments from me...

Inspector? -Go ahead, Krivoshija.

The conclusion is that he didn't have any accomplices.

We've interrogated all the witnesses.

The man who last saw him had spoken to him before the crime.

He says he was his friend. -Sorry.

Inspector Blagojevic. I understand.

Right away.

All potential witnesses, relatives of the victims, neighbors,

whoever knows something, lock them up in their houses.

Like complete quarantine. They can't see each other.

Crucial witnesses will be transferred to Belgrade. -Yes, sir.

Keep me informed.

This is the man who was in contact with the killer.

Good evening.

Your name? -Sasha.

You're the perpetrator's friend? -Yes, sir.

You will report for an interview.

I have nothing to do with this.

See that he leaves immediately for Belgrade. -Sir, please don't.

Unofficial reports say that after talking to a police officer

the killer shot the hostage and then killed himself.

Panic ceased in the village

since the word had spread that the killer was dead.

But there is still great fear and disbelief.

No one could've believed that such a tragedy was even possible.

KATABASIS

BLACK WEDDING

Faster! Pavlovic, double up on guards on all floors.

Remove all civilians. -We did it, but the hospital is complaining.

I don't give a shit. Say I ordered it. Don't let any journalists slip by.

The nurses are already posting on line. -Take their phones.

Urgently in OR 5.

Doctor, will you perform the surgery? -Yes.

How is it possible that he's still alive? -We'll see if he lives.

Didn't I say not to call me today?

I'm coming.

Ciric, Intelligence.

You don't remember me?

We fought together back in '99.

You performed a lot better then than here, now.

Why did you come? -I hear this one's still alive.

The bullet passed through his brain and took out his right eye.

He is in a coma with severe brain damage. His chances are very slim.

How slim, Doctor? -2%, 3%, 5%?

Well, we're not in a betting office. We can't bid.

In my opinion, it's only a matter of time before he's gone.

All I wanna know if it's going to go from 1 to zero or X to X.

Our Hippocratic oath... -Fuck Hippocratic oath.

What's the matter with you? -I hate the white mafia.

Maybe he hates cops, too. -I don't give a fuck.

You started the interrogation? -We did.

No one in the village can believe what happened.

Everyone says the killer wouldn't hurt a fly.

Everyone's surprised by what happened.

We are working on victim profiles, their relationship with the killer.

Typical village. Everyone knows each other, they are all relatives.

Did you bring anyone? -Yes.

There's a man at the station who saw him twice that day.

He talked to him before he walked into the pub.

And that's your key witness? -So to speak. -Sasha? -Right.

Why are you so interested? -I want to know what he has to say.

It's not your jurisdiction. Besides, why don't you hassle your guys?

You were there and you fucked up, what more do you want?

Fucked it up or not, I'm a witness. -He's right.

You want me to question you as well? -I just want to attend the hearing.

Okay, but stay out of it.

And who are you to say who's right and who's wrong?

Inspector Tomic. Colleague Ciric, Intelligence.

Why couldn't we talk at the village?

Because we had to find out why you helped this fool

to kill all those people.

I didn't. That's nonsense.

You're a key witness to the massacre.

You know that everyone will ask you about it for the rest of your life.

How and what actually happened. -Yes, yes, I know.

I advise you that what you tell us here today,

is the same thing you'll be telling your grandkids. -All right.

Don't even think about lying. Do you understand that? -I understand.

Sasha, how many times did you see Mitar on that day?

Twice. First time in the morning

and second time just before it all happened.

What were you talking about?

Nothing. I said "hi" to him. He didn't respond.

Did he look different? -Yes. How to explain...

It seemed as he wasn't there. I've never seen him like that.

He was licking his lips constantly.

Licking his lips? -Yes.

Did he do that before? Was it a tick? -No, no.

Where was Mitar before that? -He was coming from the field.

Was he armed? -He was carrying a sports bag.

How long was that first meeting? -Really short.

Not even a minute. No, ten seconds. -And the second one?

I was having lunch when I heard gunshots.

I thought there was a celebration in the village.

One of the neighbors is expecting a grandkid.

I immediately ran outside and heard screams and cries.

And that neighbor, he told me he saw Mitar going around the village

and killing everyone in sight.

Then I went right around the corner next to the pub

and saw him with a gun walking into the pub.

Did you tell him anything? -Yes. Uh, I told him not to do it.

Did you try to stop him?

Well, the man asked him not to shoot. Is that so?

What was your relationship with Mitar?

We hung out, drank a beer or rakija when we met in the village.

Mostly the old people live there,

and the younger ones, they all speak Vlach. I don't understand Vlach.

Mitar doesn't either, I think,

so it was kind of normal for us to hang out.

Now it's clear why he didn't kill him.

They both don't speak Vlach. Is that so?

I'm telling you, there was something strange going on. Believe me.

Yes, there was. Look, he killed his wife, he killed his mother-in-law.

He killed his father's friend who was passing by.

He killed everyone who crossed his path.

Then he came across you and skipped you.

Then he went to the pub, killed the pub owner,

killed a local alcoholic, killed the waitress.

Now, just cut the crap and tell me why he didn't kill you?

Guys, we're fooling around here, this guy was helping him.

What are you talking about? Why are you saying that?

Why didn't he kill you? -How can I know?

And where exactly did you meet? -At the crossroads.

How was Mitar's marriage?

I don't know, not my business.

It's a small village, everybody knows everything.

Was anybody fucking his wife? -How can I know?

Did you fuck his wife? -God forbid.

Did you fuck Mitar, maybe? Mitar was fucking you?

Was Mitar in debt? -No, as far as I know.

Was Mitar fucking somebody from the village?

How do I know? I mind my own business.

He was fucking Jelena, the waitress. Mitar was fucking the waitress.

Not that I know. -You don't know, do you?

So Mitar was friends with the whole village,

and you can't tell us why he took the gun and killed them all.

I'm telling you, there's something strange going on.

They all went to the same witch.

What kind of witch? -Grandma Mikula. She was doing Fakturi.

What Mikula, what invoices?

Which witch ever issued an invoice for witchcraft? -No, no.

Fakturi. It's Vlach magic. -Don't talk such crap. Vlach magic.

I haven't slept two nights because of you.

I know this all sounds stupid and rural to you,

but the people there are like that, believe me.

That grandmother Mikula, she's doing the Fakturi, Vlach magic.

They all believe those things.

Even Mitar's mother-in-law went to that witch's place, too.

Fucking peasants.

I'm in a meeting now, but I'll call you back, yes.

I'll call you later and tell you I'm going to rip you apart, you bitch.

Yes. You will be putting cold compresses on it, you whore.

Don't send me pictures, giving me a hard on in front of my colleagues.

Did Mitar serve in the army? -No, no.

Then how does he handle a gun like that?

He wasn't even a member of a hunting society?

Guys, you have to understand. Mitar is a quiet man.

Kind man. He wouldn't hurt a fly.

He even left for Germany when the mobilization started here

just so he wouldn't carry a gun.

Entire village went to Germany. -Austria and Switzerland too.

Why do all the victims have lit candles in their hands?

That's the custom in the village.

So that the soul may have light when it crosses over. -And this?

It's an amulet. Protection from the evil eye.

It protected her real well.

Thank you, Sasha. That's all for today.

Go, get some rest. We'll be in touch.

Thank you, guys, thank you.

And don't hold any grudges. -We wont, thank you.

Guys, it's pretty clear to me here. The man's out of his mind.

Got the wires crossed, went out. Killing everyone he came across.

But he didn't kill the kids, he didn't kill this torpid guy,

and he didn't kill Grandma Mikula. He's not crazy.

It's early to draw any conclusions. Why didn't he kill the kids?

Because he didn't have this little ammo for killing kids.

Why do you and your Agency even care?

It's not terrorism, it's not a coup. Forget it. He's going to die anyway.

Song: Time - Rock 'n' Roll U Beogradu

1976. BELGRADE, SFR YUGOSLAVIA

When did you come home?

Did you get wasted again?

And I ask nonsense.

You want to have lunch at home for a change today?

When are you going to fix this door? It's been like this for six months.

What?

Are you fucking kidding me, Mica? What did you drink last night?

Stop fooling around? Mica!

What's the matter with you? Mica!

Well, say something! Mica, say something!

Are you all right? Mica!

He needs to stay with us for a couple of days for observation.

Don't worry, he's in good hands.

How come you can't determine what's wrong with him.

He doesn't have any symptoms. He's feeling good.

There's nothing more I can tell you.

First time in my life I've encountered something like this.

Doctor, but he's a young, healthy man. He never had a fever.

I know, it happens sometimes after a major stress or shock.

I'm aware of these cases. My aunt went mute,

but she saw Ustashas kill her parents.

And he was covering the games until yesterday.

Let's wait a couple of days and we'll see.

I'm sure it will pass very quickly

and that it's the result of a weakened immunity.

The Doctor's board will meet tomorrow and then we'll know more.

You can visit him anytime you want. Have a nice day. -Thank you.

What did he say? -He says he won't know until tomorrow.

Can I see him? -No, only I can visit him.

Give him my regards, and please tell him we're all with him.

I spoke with the editor.

He'll get paid sick leave for as long as it takes.

And we'll get the best doctors through the Party, don't you worry.

Just stay with him. That's the most important thing.

What happened that night, Jovanovic? -Nothing.

Sure? -Vesna, what's the matter with you?

After the game we went to the bar, had a few drinks, that's all.

I must ask. My husband can't talk anymore.

And the last time I saw him, he could.

In the meantime, he was at work and with you at the bar.

I really understand you, but nothing happened. Nothing at all.

What if he can't talk anymore?

It's going to be okay. Don't worry, please.

Mica, did you drink your tea?

You didn't even touch it. It must have gone cold.

I'll make you a new one.

You know the doctor said tea was good for your vocal cords.

I know you don't like it, but you have to drink it.

There's mint and chamomile, you can choose.

How do you like the book, huh? You don't like "Madame Bovary"?

You want me to get you another one from the library?

Jack London, you like him best?

I don't know if there is a match today.

You want me to turn on the radio?

I won't, Mica.

I'm sure you're looking forward to tonight.

You haven't forgotten we're going out with the Jovanovic's, have you?

We should go to dinner first. Oh, yes. You can eat barbecue.

And then to the movies. There's a movie called "Race with the Devil"

with Peter Fonda and Warren Oates. I'm sure you'll like it.

Just to get some fresh air.

We thought we'd go to the theater but there aren't any tickets.

Jovanovic said he'll call Voja Brajovic to leave some tickets,

but he did nothing.

Just to get some fresh air, it'll do you good.

Mica! Why did you do this? Why are you like this? Are you crazy?

You heard what the doctors told you. It's going to be okay.

Why are you like this? It's going to be okay, Mica!

As Joseph Campbell said, through stories about wonders

that allegedly describe the lives of legendary heroes,

the power of nature's deity, spirits of the dead,

and totemic ancestors of a certain group,

a symbolic expression is given

to unconscious desires, fears and tensions,

which are the basis of all modes of human behavior.

Modern psychologists can deduce the real meanings

and show the hidden processes of an enigma called Homo sapiens

but we'll talk more about that at some later lecture.

If you have any questions, you can contact me on my e-mail.

Djurovic, do you still have the book? Please, pass it on.

Thank you for your attention, everyone.

Thank you for your time and this wonderful lecture.

I'll see you next week at the same place.

Professor, say hello to Mira. - I will.

Come by sometime. She keeps asking about you.

Soon. I will take Ida too. -She'll be glad.

Have a nice day, see you. -See you.

Inspector Tomic!

We miss the university.

I would never say that you studied.

Okay, I did fail one year, but this moron has a double degree.

Inspector Blagojevic, respect.

Natasa, nice to meet you. What do you need?

You heard about that massacre in the village? -I did.

We need an expert's opinion.

The procedure states that Prosecution calls in an expert.

That is the procedure, but this time it's different,

because I saw you on TV kicking ass, so I'd like you to do it, ma'am.

Miss. -Miss.

All the documents are here.

So, when can I talk to the killer? -Never.

The maniac blew off half of his own skull.

They keep him on life support.

Whole of Djerdap doesn't have enough electricity for his maintenance.

Tomorrow, 2 p.m, Military Hospital.

We must follow the procedure. -All right. See you.

See you.

Petar! What brings you here?

Well, cheers, Pera!

Amen.

Did you see this last night? -You were there?

I was, but I couldn't do anything.

A madman is a madman.

I was seconds away from getting the girl out.

What's done is done. Now it's over. -It's over.

Man's mind goes blank in a second.

He becomes an animal, he can no longer make sensible judgements.

Poor people who've lived only to see a fool end their lives.

There's lunatics everywhere, they don't even hide anymore.

Three quarters of this world are crazy, my dear Pera.

Marko, this one's not crazy. I looked into his eyes.

And what did he look like?

Before he shot the girl, he said the same thing Bojan did.

What are you saying, man? -I know what I heard.

He said the same word as Bojan and then he did the same thing as he did.

Listen, stop connecting everything in your life to poor Bojan.

Do you understand?

What happened, happened. And move on.

And stop drinking.

He said "katabasis".

Song: Bilja Krstic & Bistrik Orchestra - Sanko Si Bonka Zalibi